Bonhams at Stafford

[Dogsbody]

Okay John, here's three to work your magic on

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22727/lot/270/

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22727/lot/271/

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22727/lot/272/

Dogsbody

[John Wakefield]

Bonhams

Not much to say about these as Bonhams has given a good description on each. Not the smartest bikes around but very do-able projects, two 20TA's & an MX3, and reserves seem sensible for whats on offer. Registration numbers CYD 120A (frame No 8200/TA) The second one is CYD 152A (frame No 59/1147). Both 1963 re registrations
Whats is more interesting to me are the old lorries & tractors in the background, looks like a scrapyard

[Dogsbody]

prices including commission,
1958 20 TA £1035
1959 20 TA £1150
1966 MX3 Challenger £1092
Dogsbody
PS
1926 Brough Superior SS100 project ie pile of bits £236,700 Lot 200
1927 Brough Superior SS100 project ie pile of bits £259,100 Lot 201

[John Wakefield]

prices including commission,
1958 20 TA £1035
1959 20 TA £1150
1966 MX3 Challenger £1092
Dogsbody
PS
1926 Brough Superior SS100 project ie pile of bits £236,700 Lot 200
1927 Brough Superior SS100 project ie pile of bits £259,100 Lot 201

As expected for the Greeves, but crazy prices for the Brough's,

[MikeV]

Bonhams

Just got back from Staffordshire with one Greeves 20 TA.
First registered-09-03-88, Reg' No CYD 152A,Frame No 59/1147, egine No 77OB6508.2 owners from new.
Was part of the John Keeley collection, who had a lot of historic commercial vehicles in his collection and was a member of the Historic commercial Vehicle Society. Perhaps that clears up the background in the photo's to set Johns mind at rest.

MikeV.

PS. John, I will scan and upload the Bio' of him from the catalogue tomorrow.for you.

[John Wakefield]

Just got back from Staffordshire with one Greeves 20 TA.
First registered-09-03-88, Reg' No CYD 152A,Frame No 59/1147, engine No 77OB6508.2 owners from new.
Was part of the John Keeley collection, who had a lot of historic commercial vehicles in his collection and was a member of the Historic commercial Vehicle Society. Perhaps that clears up the background in the photo's to set Johns mind at rest.

MikeV.

PS. John, I will scan and upload the Bio' of him from the catalogue tomorrow.for you.

Well done Mike, looks a fair price. Looks like the original number has been 'robbed' but if you know what it was its worth checking with DVLA to see if it could be available. 'A' suffix is a 1963 mark so wrong for a 1959. Otherwise DVLA will issue a more appropriate number.

[MikeV]

Just for John

Hi John,
Scans as taken from the catalogue. Last 2 are from the rear inside cover and should be viewed as one.
Yes, I will check with DVLA about Reg' number

MikeV.

[scott151]

Well done mike

Looks a good buy, did you buy one or both broughs?

Are you going to restore her or just recommision?

Regards

Scott

[Brian Catt]

Just remembering the time a lady friend borrowed her Dad's Brough to go Trail Riding on the Berkshire Downs once.....We were able to repair a broken footrest!

[Dogsbody]

I used to have a Brough Superior, a 1935 Straight Eight DHC. Sadly sold. Dogsbody

[MikeV]

Scott.
Had second thougts about the Brough's so settled for the Greeves. Much more of an interesting project , at least I know where most of the bits go.
Hope to do what I did with the Pathfinder, get it to factory finish, then see were we go from there.

MikeV

[John Wakefield]

The MX3 Challenger (24MX3A1272) is featured in Mike Worthy-Williams Unearthed page in Dec. OBM. Wrongly stated as a 1979 model due to the tax disc that was attached to the bike showing the reg. No VDS 1S. Bike was apparently bought by a Richard Gaunt who wrote into Mike to inquire about the bike. He should have contacted the GRA

[IanCordes]

Richard Gaunt is the proprietor of DR Classics in Burton-on-Trent.

[John Wakefield]

Richard Gaunt is the proprietor of DR Classics in Burton-on-Trent.

Thanks for the heads up on RG Ian, The Greeves is not as yet on his stock list, http://www.classic-motorcycles.net/D..._FOR_SALE.html probably trying to get the V5c from Swansea so he can transfer that valuable number VDS1S

[IanCordes]

Yes John, I noticed he hasn't listed it on his stock yet. It isn't his sort of bike, so I am sure you are right that he took a punt on reclaiming the number so he could sell it on, knowing that he can't lose, as the bike is worth more than he paid, even without the number. Fair enough in this particular instance, as that number would appear to have no significance for that bike.